Senior Medical Science Liaison - Nephrology (Indiana/Ohio : Southwest)

Role Summary

Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr MSL) for Povetacicept programs in Nephrology. Povetacicept is an enhanced, dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor in pivotal development for the treatment of IgA nephropathy (IgAN). The Sr MSL serves as a scientific liaison to the medical and academic community, establishing and maintaining relationships with health care providers to disseminate clinical and scientific information about Vertex compounds in a timely, ethical and stakeholder-focused manner. They contribute to shaping the medical plan by providing external stakeholder insights and assisting in designing and executing the Medical Affairs strategy. The Sr MSL engages HCPs to address scientific educational and research needs and provides the latest emerging data in response to inquiries, as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Develops and fosters effective and trusting relationships with Thought Leaders (TL) and identifies and engages other appropriate HCPs resulting in scientific engagement with a large network of TLs, transplant-team care providers, and opinion leaders. Additionally, understands the inter-relationships within and between academic centers and utilizes this expertise to enhance Thought Leader and HCP engagements
• Consistently incorporates all aspects of the Scientific Engagement Model (SEM) into all interactions, enhancing the quality of interactions and overall relationships as assessed by field coaching observations
• Independently incorporates the medical plan into interactions and territory planning, and captures valuable feedback in the CRM system to inform internal stakeholders and assist in shaping the medical strategy
• Possesses an in-depth understanding of the CRM system and data analytics tools, allowing for the timely capture of interaction details and using CRM/Analytics to enhance future TL engagements and manage workload
• Discusses scientific information effectively and compliantly with external stakeholders at an advanced level of communication for disease state and product as assessed by management coaching and field observations
• In-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of payers in the region and an understanding of the impact of payers on patient care delivery
• Assists clinical development/clinical operations by understanding IB content and presenting IB material, providing nominations for trial sites as requested, and providing end-of-study data reviews with investigators as needed
• Represents Vertex at medical congresses by providing scientific session/abstract coverage, booth staffing coverage, routine TL interactions, contributing to daily and end-of-congress summaries, and may provide logistical guidance through organizing and scheduling abstract/session coverage and delivering the conference debrief as needed
• May serve as a mentor or trainer for colleagues with less experience, such as assisting with new hire MSL onboarding
• Conducts all activities in compliance with Vertex policies and procedures and performs administrative tasks in a timely manner, including CRM entry, vehicle mileage reporting, expense reporting, calendar entries, and training assignments

Qualifications

• Requires minimum of 3–4 years of experience as an MSL supporting Nephrology programs or in other medical affairs roles in the pharma/biotech industry, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous training or experience in the designated therapeutic area is helpful

Skills

• Ability to complete goals within allotted timeframes, and deliver high quality results
• Ability to plan and complete projects in a constantly changing field-based environment
• Ability to appraise and comprehend medical and scientific literature
• Ability to effectively present clinical/scientific information in a credible manner in varied settings
• Good knowledge of the assigned geographic territory
• In-depth understanding of the healthcare regulatory environment
• Apply proficient knowledge of relevant T1D management protocols and the healthcare landscape to articulate the medical and scientific value of Vertex medicines
• Demonstrated working understanding of the compliance and regulatory frameworks that govern the pharmaceutical industry and conduct compliant interactions with internal and external stakeholders
• In-depth knowledge of payers and the medical information needs to support access and appropriate use of Vertex medicines
• Good knowledge of Health Economics and Outcomes Research
• Fluent in English (oral and written)

Education

• Advanced biomedical or life sciences degree (e.g., Masters, NP, PA)